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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-40920 · published 10 August 2026

CVE-2026-40920: Apache ranger improper input validation vulnerability

Apache · Ranger

Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.73% · top 47.6% CWE-20 · Improper input validationCWE-269 · Improper privilege management
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.73%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Privilege Escalation via URL Parameter is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.9.0, which fixes this issue.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/zh92fob9gqp196rvz3x9t0d2fnq9g27d Mailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/09/4 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-40920), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.